oàm oạp
[ʔwaːm˨˩ ʔwaːp̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) imitative of the sound of waves breaking on a hard object
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[...] Sóng oàm oạp vỗ quanh mạn thuyền, [...]… The wave crashed oàm oạp-ly at the side of the boat, …
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) the sound that frogs or toads make
Examples
Ếch chui vào bộng cây ăn sâu dước nước kêu "oàm oạp, oàm oạp" để khỉ biết nó còn sống.The frog hid into an underwater hollow and croaked "oàm oạp, oàm oạp" to let the monkey know it was still alive.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “oàm oạp” mean?
(adverb) imitative of the sound of waves breaking on a hard object
Is “oàm oạp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.